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gusty

gust·y
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [guhs-tee]
    • /ˈgʌs ti/
    • /ˈɡʌs.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guhs-tee]
    • /ˈgʌs ti/

Definitions of gusty word

  • adjective gusty tasty; savory; appetizing. 1
  • noun gusty Characterized by or blowing in gusts. 1
  • adjective gusty wind: coming in blasts 1
  • adjective gusty Gusty winds are very strong and irregular. 0
  • adjective gusty blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weather 0
  • adjective gusty given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament 0

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Origin of gusty

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; gust1 + -y1; def. 5 perhaps gust(o) + -y1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gusty

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gusty popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for gusty

adj gusty

  • blustery — Blustery weather is rough, windy, and often rainy, with the wind often changing in strength or direction.
  • stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
  • breezy — If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
  • airy — If a building or room is airy, it has a lot of fresh air inside, usually because it is large.
  • hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.

adjective gusty

  • windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.

Antonyms for gusty

adj gusty

  • still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.

Top questions with gusty

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